International human resources (5 cr)
Code: IB00EC52-3005
General information
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 23.01.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Teachers
- Franco Farrugia
Teacher in charge
Maria Kangasniemi-Haapala
Groups
-
VOMIIB24KInternational Business, exchange students
- 06.03.2024 12:00 - 17:00, International human resources IB00EC52-3005
- 13.03.2024 12:00 - 17:00, International human resources IB00EC52-3005
- 20.03.2024 12:00 - 17:00, International human resources IB00EC52-3005
- 27.03.2024 12:00 - 17:00, International human resources IB00EC52-3005
Objective
You are able to describe the human resources procedures in multicultural/international organisations
You can define the HRM development strategies for companies in an international context.
You are able to explain the processes of planning, recruitment, orientation, and training of employees in the international environment.
Content
What is the history of human resources management in different global regions?
How has the international nature of companies affected the growth and development of human resources?
How to recruit and select employees in the global environment?
Opiskelumateriaali
McKenna and Beech, Essence of HRM (essential)
- Wilton, An Introduction to HRM (recommended as background reading)
- Crawsaw, Budhwar, Davis, HRM Strategic & International Perspectives (recommended as background reading)
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Course is planned as part of daytime studies according to timetables.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
HRM related projects carried out during the course.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be no exam and no re-attempts for this course.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
You are able to describe the human resources procedures in multicultural/international organisations.
What is the history of human resources management in different global regions.
How has the international nature of companies affected the growth and development of human resources.
How to recruit and select employees in the global environment.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on participation, group discussions, completed tasks and main course assignment.